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While Chinese truffles are less pungent than the European truffle, they can still be a good - and affordable - choice for truffle lovers on a budget.

Chinese truffles have gotten some bad press over the years, since the days when unscrupulous truffle dealers often tried to pass them off as their more expensive European cousins, t. melanosporum and t. aestivum.

But Chinese truffles have nothing to be ashamed about. The overall quality of Chinese truffles has improved enormously in recent years and many experienced truffle lovers have become fans of this less expensive member of the truffle family.

Very similar in appearance and flavor to the European Summer Truffle (t. aestivum) and the Burgundy Truffle (t. uncinatum), the Chinese truffle is worthy of consideration and should not to be dismissed as inferior.

Even though they are somewhat less pungent than the European truffle, Chinese Truffles are still a good choice for many dishes. Their inexpensive price also makes them a great choice for first-time truffle experimenters!

Store fresh truffles in the refrigerator submerged in a container of uncooked rice or wrapped loosely in paper towels. Fresh truffles are best when used within a week or less after they arrive.

3 oz fresh truffles. Imported from Asia

About fresh truffle shipping schedules: We do our best to bring you the freshest truffles possible, with shipments arriving weekly. There may be occasional gaps in availability due to our delivery schedules. If you need truffles delivered on a specific date, please let us know and we'll do our best to see that they arrive when you need them.

This dish is at its best when prepared a few days ahead of time, allowing the truffles to thoroughly impart their heady flavor to the pate. Excellent on crisp crackers or thick slices of artisinal bread. Perfect as an appetizer for a cocktail party or an elegant dinner.
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This is a dish that is both beautiful and delectable. The potato flavors are intensified by fresh truffles and softened by the cream. It's a dream of a dish - or a dish dreams are made of!
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